Health Blog

Scarring affects millions of people around the world and can cause pain, discomfort and even health problems.  But now there is new research going on that may hold the answer to healing scars in the future.  Find out more...

There is a growing movement towards using less chemicals in our lives and changing to more natural alternatives.  And what we use for cleaning our homes,  appliances and even our laundry is a great example of where that change can take place.

Hemorrhoids (which are sometimes referred to as piles) are swollen veins in the anus and lower rectum - similar to varicose veins.  They are surprisingly common with roughly three out of four adults having them during their lifetime.  There is a choice of treatments available but many will get relief with treatments and lifestyle changes.  We share information on how to shrink those hemorrhoids...

Moles are very common, and most people have one or more with those who have a lighter skin tending to have more moles.   

The technical name for a mole is nevus or if you have more than one - nevi. It comes from the Latin for birthmark.

But why do these moles appear on our skin?

Camomile is a herb that produces small, daisy-like flowers that are then dried and steeped in water to make chamomile tea.  Find out more about this very popular herbal tea...

Has winter seemed longer and darker this year especially the further north you are?

Now at last, the shafts of spring sunlight are appearing and we can think about getting out and about more.  There is no better way that raising the spirits than with some pampering and self-care.

Yes!  It is time to give your face a spring clean!

Headaches can be divided into several types - and those causing migraines will need a post all of their own.  But in this post, we are going to cover headaches themselves and what you can do to heal them in a more natural way without resorting to over the counter medications...